Volunteer while the pantry is open, or 'behind the scenes'. Contact Madison VanVeelen for details.

SonRise Volunteers
Bible Study for Adults with Special Needs is holding an informational meeting Thursday August 16 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in room 402. All age groups and skill levels are welcome. RSVP to Suzanne Baker.

Stop in the church during regular office hours to speak with the minister-on-call, or

Contact us using the form below:

Visitation
Requests for visitation during times of sickness or crisis

Visitation

As Christians we are called to care for one another with compassion, witness and service through fellowship as we love and care for one another. Often the kindest thing we can do is honor another with our time and attention. Second Presbyterian Church pastors and trained lay leaders visit individuals and families during challenging times. Our pastors, lay trained leaders and Care Corps members also provide follow up care if needed.

We encourage you to let us know if you or someone you know is receiving medical treatment. Due to privacy laws, we are not notified by hospitals or doctors. We also ask that you make sure we know the legal name of the patient.

Please call the church at (317) 253-6461.

Professional Counseling
Services for members and community

CenterPoint Counseling

New Day for Families of Divorce
Directional support group for children and families going through divorce

New Day for Families of Divorce

Is your child experiencing any of the following symptoms that you think might be related to a recent or past divorce?

Problems at school with peers or teachers

A drop in grades Anxiety Moodiness

A change in sleep patterns

A change in appetite

Depression

Excessive emotions: anger, happiness, fear, etc.

Lack of emotion or indifference

Problems at home

Other unexplained changes in behavior

New Day is a directional support group for families of divorce. Registration is required prior to attending. Please visit NewDayIndy.org for details, or call CenterPoint Counseling at 252-5518.

Welcome Baby Ministry
A group to help parents of newborns ease into the life of parenthood.

Welcome Baby Ministry

If you have recently had a baby or adopted a child, we’d like to help!

Please notify Sue Jackson, SJackson@SecondChurch.org, if you have a new member of your family or if you’d like to help with the Welcome Baby Ministry Team.

A dedicated and talented group of women knit prayer shawls for Second Church members and friends. Prayer shawls are a tangible reminder of God’s love wrapped around the shoulders of a friend going through a difficult time---such as illness or death of a loved one. These colorful shawls are knitted with love and care by Second members. The knitters usually do not know who will receive the shawl, but weave God’s love into each one.

To symbolize the congregation's commitment to a newborn and their parents, the knitters create baby booties.

The prayer shawl ministry knits hats for the college students.

If you would like to receive a shawl, or if you are interested in knitting one, please contact the church office at (317) 253-6461.

Grief Group
1st and 3rd Sundays, 12:30 p.m.

Grief Group

This group for those who are grieving offers a shared time to process loss. We are companions to each other as we walk along this challenging path.

We invite you to join us after church on the first and third Sundays of each month. Come once or every session as your schedule allows.

Groups are free, confidential, and open to people living with depression or bipolar disorder, and those who believe they may have one of these mood disorder. Family, friends and caregivers are also welcome. No registration needed. Contact group leader, Liz, at (317) 716-9853.

SonRise
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

SonRise

Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m., McFarland Hall

A Bible study connecting “People of all Abilities” in song, prayer and Bible lessons

If you are interested in working with adults with special needs, please contact Suzanne Baker (sdbaker@mac.com). All age groups and skill levels are welcome.

Brief discussion, followed by silent practice and concludes with observations, comments and/or general wonderings. Friday meditation is self-led.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
August 2018

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Decrease Stress and Improve Your Health and Well-being

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is an 8 week class to decrease stress and improve your health and well-being! Classes begin in September, but attending one of the three orientation meetings to learn more is highly encouraged.

Highly Encouraged Orientation: (Choose One)

Wednesday, August 22, 6:30 PM, ROOM 407

Thursday, August 23, 8:30 AM, ROOM 356

Wednesday, August 29, 6:30 PM, ROOM 407

Benefits of the Program

Cultivate inner calm

Keep things in perspective

Bring awareness to our habits

Create a sense of spaciousness in our lives

Notice negative thoughts and their effects on stress

Build up emotional and mental reserves for stressful times

Live in the present moment (not lost in anxiety about the past or future)

What's Included

Gentle stretching and mindful movement

Daily home assignments (45 minutes)

Readings, hand-outs and other materials to support your practice

Guided instruction on mindfulness meditation practices

Group dialogue and mindful communication exercises to enhance awareness

Pastoral Counseling
Couseling from pastors for those in times of crisis or sickness

Pastoral Counseling

Our pastoral staff is available for personal conversations regarding issues you may be facing. For more information, contact the church at (317) 253-6461 or stop by during church office hours. There will be a minister on-call available to speak with you.